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Nicaragua Removes CNN en Espanol from the Airwaves

The government of Daniel Ortega in Nicaragua withdrew the signal of the news channel CNN en Español in the country, without indicating the reasons...

Nicaragua outlaws an additional 96 NGOs

Nicaragua's congress outlawed 96 other NGOs on Thursday, bringing to 440 the number of corporations dissolved by Daniel Ortega's government since the 2018 protests. Various...

US travel alert for Nicaragua comes amid string of detentions, upcoming elections

At least nine foreigners were deported from Nicaragua in June, including three U.S. officials and a Costa Rican environmental activist.

UPDATE: Nicaragua deports detained Costa Rican activist

Environmental and indigenous activists claim Costa Rican Byron Reyes Ortiz and five other detained foreigners were holding a workshop on building efficient wood-burning stoves.

Nicaragua canal threatens jaguars, other endangered species, study finds

The planned trans-oceanic canal in Nicaragua could spell disaster for jaguars and other large mammals, according to a new study.

Lawmakers dismiss attempt to block Nicaragua Canal

Nicaragua's Congress has scuppered a bill backed by thousands of people hoping to block a cross-country canal project, saying the legislature does not have the authority to weigh the issue.

Nicaraguan indigenous, Afro-Caribbeans sue government over pressure for inter-oceanic canal

Rama-Kriol leaders say they were coerced into consenting for the planned $50-billion Nicaragua Canal project to pass through their territory.
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Costa Rica Peace Festival Brings Art and Music to Alajuela

A Peace Festival de Arte will stretch out over five months with activities for everyone, starting with an inauguration on Wednesday, September 23 and...

Chikungunya Cases Rise to 300 in Costa Rica as New Outbreak Hits San José

Costa Rica has reported 300 confirmed and probable cases of chikungunya so far in 2026, as the mosquito-borne virus continues to spread and a...

Scientists Name First New Wild Cat Species in Over 100 Years

A small spotted wild cat from the cloud forests of Bolivia has been formally described as a new species. Scientists say it is the...

Costa Rica Courts Say Child Support Must Track the Dollar

If you earn in dollars and pay child support in colones, Costa Rican appeals judges say the court can no longer treat the exchange...